Figurative Language

Compares two unlike things using the word as or like.

I have finals this week so it's time to hit the books. This is an example of which type of figurative language?

Suddenly she heard the hiss of a snake. This is an example of which type of figurative language?

I was so exhausted that I slept like a rock last night. This is an example of which type of figurative language?

Words imitating the sounds they are naming.

A non-human thing being talked about as if it were human.

Direct identification of two unlike things

The sparkling water of the lake glistened like sequins. This is an example of which type of figurative language?

The bunny's fur is like a blanket of warmth. This is an example of which type of figurative language?

When he found out his paper was due today he started running around like a chicken without a head. This is an example of which type of figurative language?

The waves ran towards the shore. This is an example of which type of figurative language?

Repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.

A combination of words that has a figurative meaning, due to its common usage, and is separate from the literal meaning.

Harry hit Henry on the head. This is an example of which type of figurative language?

The old car died on the side of the road. This is an example of which type of figurative language?

The candle is a beacon of light. This is an example of which type of figurative language?

Extreme exaggeration to get your point across.

Hannah said hurry to help. This is an example of which type of figurative language?

The party is a surprise so don't let the cat out of the bag. This is an example of which type of figurative language?

Kristen is a fish when she swims. This is an example of which type of figurative language?